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About Lose Weight and Gain Health

Hi! My name is Zoe and I live in Hastings, East Sussex, with my son Harvey and dog, Milton. I have been fighting the fat for years but this time I am serious. I want to lose weight and gain health. This blog is about how I am changing my lifestyle so I can lose weight but not by just "being on a diet" but by making small changes to our lives so that as I lose weight, I gain health. I want my family to be healthy too and never have to struggle with their weight like I have. In common with many large people, I have gained and lost weight many times over the years. This time, I want to lose it and maintain a healthy low weight. I am interested in eating food that is nutrient dense and delicious and that appeals to children and adults. I do not eat animal products so follow a vegan diet. I try to use locally produced food supplemented with what I can grow myself. I support and try to use local farmers markets and farm shops. Another objective is to add more exercise to our days. It sounds so simple when I write it down :-)

Oppressive Heat

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Oh my goodness it is hot hot hot.  Humid, hot and sticky. On Friday morning I was up very early as the upstairs of my house is particularly hot so I went downstairs and opened doors and windows, seeking an … Continue reading →

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Work and Beach

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I worked from home today which I always enjoy as it saves me 3 hours commuting time.  Mind you, on the hottest day of the year so far, there are advantages to an air conditioned office but the huge disadvantage … Continue reading →

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Vegtastic Again

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Going away at the weekend has helped me remember how much I enjoy eating lots of vegetables.  Since I came back, I have eaten very little else, most of which was home grown which is immensely satisfying. Sunday night; a … Continue reading →

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Sarah Raven’s First Perch Hill Summer Feast

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Wow, wow and wow !  What an incredible weekend I have just had at Sarah Raven’s first (and hopefully not last) summer feast at her beautiful home and gardens, Perch Hill, near Burwash in Sussex.  I went with my dear … Continue reading →

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Some Things I am Liking

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Recently, I have had far too much going on which has left me almost demented with tiredness.  Many of the goings on have been fun and lovely things but packing that in alongside working full-time and all the standard living … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With Oscar Wilde

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I was up ridiculously early this morning and walking about in the bright early morning sunshine in Central London just after 6:30am today. The area opposite the station has lots of homeless people.  They are often seen in their sleeping … Continue reading →

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I Tried Sailing

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Well, there is life in this salty old sea dog yet.  Not a lot but definitely some.  The plan was to spend the weekend sailing, thanks to the generosity of my sister Holly and husband Richard who treated us to … Continue reading →

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The Graduate

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I will get back to posting regularly and posting about losing weight and being healthy by eating meals such as this one.  I have not eaten many such healthy meals recently though, unfortunately. Pretty flowers from my garden!  I will … Continue reading →

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Sweet Peas

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I spent many very happy hours in the garden today.  The spinach had bolted so I saved what I could and pulled up the straggly bits and sowed more spinach seeds. In a neglected corner of the garden, behind the … Continue reading →

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Frontline and the City

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Another crazily busy week has flown by.  I have been out to some very interesting places with colleagues, old and new.  I have not eaten healthily enough often enough and this was definitely not a week to look forward to … Continue reading →

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